Who Do You Like? Betting the Kentucky Derby

I'm not sure why, since I don't think anyone should or does care, but every year I indulge myself by posting Kentucky Derby picks. In contrast to the last two years, my computer model has some strong predictions for this year's Derby. The two horses I like best from a betting perspective (i.e.

ByBrendan O'Boyle:This weekend witnessed the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, a storied tradition of American sports in which a field of horses compete but only one winner will emerge. Watching the event caused me to think about some comparisons between the stock market and sports betting that are an instructive framework for conceptualizing why the market acts the way that it does.

Are you ready for Derby? You may have your hat and know who you're betting on, but you'll really want to make the most of this epic race that is, for many, a bucket list experience. Derby fever is well underway here in Louisville, so I want to share some last-minute tidbits that can save you some trouble and make this an even more memorable trip.

The Kentucky Derby isn't until May 5, but thanks to the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, you can start betting it this weekend. The Derby offers three future wagering pools:?? February 10-12, March 2-4, and March 30-April 1. You can place both win and exacta bets, potentially (key word) getting much higher odds on horses now ...

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Want a sure thing for this Saturday's Kentucky Derby??? Bet against the favorite. In the last 32 years, the betting favorite has won only four times.?? That included a remarkable 20-year drought between Spectacular Bid in 1979 and Fusaichi Pegasus in 2000. Over the last 11 years, the favorite has won only three times, as ...

The Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, Ky., is the most famous horse race in the world and has been called the most exciting two minutes in sports. Its winners, including Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed, rank among the most celebrated horses in racing history. But for all the adulation, the Run for the Roses has a mixed record in producing top racing sires.